Nayla was shocked, barely able to digest the information. “Pregnant? But how could it be? Nadira... she...”
“Look, the doctor hasn't finished his report yet,” Michael interrupted with a stern look.The doctor nodded and continued, “However, the good news is that this pregnancy seems to have given Nadira's body a tremendous boost, as if giving her extra strength to survive.”“This is a very rare case, and we don't fully understand the mechanism. However, we believe that this pregnancy has played a big role in her recovery.”Nayla, who was still feeling exhausted but trying to focus, looked at the doctor with astonishment. “So, this pregnancy... gave Nadira strength? How is that possible?”The doctor nodded. “Medically speaking, this is a very rare phenomenon. There are some studies that show that pregnancy can dramatically affect the mother's health condition, bu“Zavier,” Nayla began, her voice trembling with hope and love, ”I have good news. Nadira-she is pregnant. You won't believe it, but this pregnancy has given her incredible strength. She's now fighting for survival in the ICU, and this news has everyone feeling very moved.”Nayla looked at Zavier's calm face, as if wishing he could feel the presence of her words. “I know this may sound unreal, but Nadira is very strong. She gives us all new hope. Even though her condition is still critical, she's showing incredible strength. And I believe, Zavier, if you hear this, you too can do the same.”Gently, Nayla grasped Zavier's hand tighter, her eyes beginning to well up with tears. “I miss you, Zavier. I really wish you had the same strength as Nadira. We all need you so much. Joen and I feel lost without you by our side.”Nayla wiped away the tears running down her cheeks, feeling as if the heavy emotio
Nayla did not see, as her tears fell on Zavier's cold cheeks, the man's eyelids twitched slightly, indicating a small response.With tears still flowing, Nayla remained seated beside Zavier, clasping his hand with hope and deep feeling. Amidst the sadness and anxiety, she held on to the belief that their love and hope were enough to bring Zavier back from the darkness.Inside the quiet treatment room, Nayla sensed an emotional noise that could not be contained. Zavier, lying unconscious, became the center of all Nayla's hopes and sorrows. She wanted to give him something special, trying to reach out to him in a way that was filled with love and warmth. Softly, Nayla began to sing a song full of meaning, a song that they had enjoyed together.“Here, in the dark of night... I wish for you to hear... this voice, the voice of my heart...”“Will this unrequited love get its reward this time?”“
Nayla finally felt a little calmer in Michael's arms, and she began to whisper thanks to Michael for his support. “Thank you, Michael. I feel a little better now. I just feel so lost.”Michael nodded, stroking Nayla's shoulder. “I'm here for you. Feel free to hold on to me. We'll face this together.”Sefia watched them part and, after a while, decided to wait for them to leave.Gently, she moved away from the scene so that Nayla who was walking towards her would not be aware of her presence.After Michael and Nayla left the area, Sefia slowly entered the infirmary where Zavier was still lying comatose. Her steps were gentle, and her heart was filled with a mixture of emotion and curiosity. She gazed at the stiff Zavier with great concern, feeling how important this moment was.“It turns out you're in a coma again,” Sefia whispered with a triumphant smile.The room was si
Zavier opened his eyes slowly, his gaze still full of confusion and weakness. The room light made his vision blurry and his eyes ached.Recognizing the woman by his side at the moment to be Sefia, Zavier continued his sentence with difficulty.“You... who sang to me?” he asked in a barely audible voice, filled with doubt.Sefia felt her heart tremble at that question. Gently, she nodded and brought herself closer to Zavier's bed.“Yes, I am. I tried to encourage you. But... I never knew if it really got to you.”Sefia lied and immediately seized the opportunity of Nayla's absence at that moment.Moments later, Zavier began to focus within her line of sight.“Ma... na, Nayla?”Hearing that Zavier was looking for Nayla's whereabouts, she decided to come up with a slander to maintain her status.“Why are you still thinking about a
Sefia came closer and took Zavier's hand and pressed it to the center of his chest, “just like the space in my heart, there is only you.”Zavier smiled slightly and withdrew his hand.Moments later, Zavier tried to speak again, his voice still weak but full of determination. “I want to talk to Nayla... I want to know, why and... reveal her reasons for accepting me but loving Michael.”“For Joen! Can't you guess that woman's cunning?”“Jo-joen? How is the boy?”Sefia shrugged her shoulders, “he seems to have remained a less- hum, I mean limited, ahh... you get my drift!”Zavier was pensive, thinking of the Joen he had not known for long, but he doted on the little girl.“She's my daughter and I'm her biological father,” Zavier said and turned to Sefia.“I want to see him, where is he now?”Sefia nodded, jealously. “Of course. I'll te
“I-I, Zavier...”Unexpectedly, the man turned to the other direction as he said, “Bring Joen here. I want to talk to him,” Zavier replied curtly.Zavier's heart and mind were very upset to see Michael still among them. All the problems that he was currently experiencing stemmed from Michael harassing Nayla.“Zavier, do I have time to talk to you again?” Nayla asked with resignation, seeing Zavier's cold demeanor and look as if he was driving her away.Zavier pondered for a moment before finally turning his head back and looking at Nayla.A second later, Zavier raised his index finger at Michael, “Get this man out of your life if you still want to talk to me.”Nayla was startled and looked at Michael, “But, I don't have any relationship with him. He's just a friend.”“Friend? Friends but intimate?” Zavier sneered and turned his face away.“Go away!&rdq
“Y-you!” Nayla pointed her index finger at Sefia with reddened eyes.“What am I? Come on, say it and defend your disgusting self in Zavier's eyes!”Just as Nayla was about to say more, two nurses suddenly approached them.“Sorry, this is a hospital. Please get out of here and maybe we can talk about something else outside the hospital. A patient by the name of Mr. Zavier has called us to make sure you are not outside his room again as he can hear everything you say.”Michael nodded and pulled Nayla's hand again, “Let's go to Nadira's room!”Nayla wanted to speak up, but the words were swallowed in her throat as the nurse gave them a sharp look to keep them quiet.A moment later, Zavier, who was still inside his room, could feel the change in atmosphere outside. His curiosity was getting the better of him. Had they dispersed already? What was really going on?
Sefia was still busy with her phone so she walked further and further, not knowing that Zavier needed help.A nurse came in, looking surprised at Zavier who had just woken up. “Mr. Zavier, how are you?”“I feel very sick,” Zavier replied. “But... why can't I move my legs? I can't feel them at all.”The nurse nodded, “Alright, I'll call the Doctor to check on you.”But before the nurse left, Zavier asked again, “Who was looking after me all this time? I remember there was someone...”The nurse smiled gently. “You got the best care from our team and some of your closest people. Your wife is one of them.”“Who?”“Mrs. Sefia,” the nurse said in a caring tone. “She comes by often to make sure you're okay.”Zavier frowned, trying to recall the face that clouded the memories in his m
The two of them walked into the hut cautiously. As her eyes began to adjust to the dim light in the room, Nayla saw Sefia sitting casually on a rickety chair, a sardonic smile gracing her face.“Gee, poor Zavier,” Sefia quipped in a mocking tone. “He's paralyzed, and you were so quick to replace him with a handsome young doctor,” she continued as she shot Bram a mocking look.“Perhaps...” Sefia ruffled his hair and tossed it gently back, “you've been having an affair for quite some time.”“Ahh, that stupid guy, always looking at your innocent-looking but rotten self!” she continued with a chuckle.Nayla felt the anger suddenly heat up inside her. “Don't twist the truth, Sefia. And cut down on your unnecessary talk. I'm here for Joen. Where is he?!” Her tone was firm and demanding, her eyes never leaving Sefia's face.Sefia chuckled, then stood up and folded her arms across her
“But... it's about Joen,” Nayla stammered, torn between fear and the desire to save her son. “I can't wait any longer.”“We can't involve the police, I-”Bram took Nayla's hand gently, his eyes sharp and determined. “Don't you need a driver, Mrs. Nayla?” he said with a faint smile, trying to calm the tension that surrounded them both.Nayla felt momentarily calmed by Bram's light tone. “Yes, but this could be dangerous. I don't want to involve you...”“We don't know either, it's just-”Bram laughed softly, interrupting Nayla's words, “Mrs. Nayla, I'm a doctor, used to dealing with emergency situations. And besides, you need help. I won't let you face this alone.”Nayla sighed, finally nodding in agreement. “Alright, but we should get going. I don't want to waste time.”Bram nodded, “Wait here, I'll get the car.”Not long
Nayla nodded, trying to calm herself down. However, in her heart, she knew that this problem was much bigger than just a missing child.Sefia and Bayu couldn't just show up for no reason. There was something they were planning, and it made Nayla feel uncomfortable.“I have to find Joen as soon as possible,” Nayla said in a firm voice. “Whatever they want, I won't let them harm my son.”With trembling hands, Nayla immediately contacted Sefia, but her call went unanswered. Sefia deliberately ignored the call.Nayla grew increasingly panicked, trying once more, but there was still no answer.“Connected?” asked Bram sympathetically.Nayla shook her head languidly. “I'll try one more time.”Doctor Bram, seeing Nayla's anxiety, immediately volunteered. “Let me try,” he said as he reached out for Nayla's cell phone. “Maybe she'll be more interested in answering calls from numb
“You'll find it, dear. Why don't we search together one more time?” the child's mother asked confidently and enthusiastically.Nayla nodded her head and they searched the hospital and its surroundings together, along with some security guards. Two security guards stayed behind to check the CCTV footage.Nayla was happy with the help. However, in her heart, she knew there was something more than just this lost incident. Her instincts told her there was a hidden threat stalking them all.As Nayla hurriedly searched the hospital corridors, she didn't see anyone emerge from the corner of the room. In her panic, she bumped into someone's body quite hard. Instantly, her body staggered backwards.“Look out!” exclaimed a male voice in a firm yet soothing tone.Before Nayla could fall, the man swiftly caught her. The man's sturdy hands wrapped around her waist, keeping her from falling. Nayla looked up, her eyes meeting a pair of sha
Outside, the sun began to set, and the long shadows of the hospital buildings slowly disappeared in the distance. They took Joen away, not knowing how long this lie could last.“What are you up to, Bayu?” asked Sefia hesitantly. She realized that they were committing a crime.“Don't you want Nayla? How can you lure her if not by baiting her?” Bayu drove the car slowly to the outskirts of the city.“Only with the right bait will the fish bite. Don't forget your promise, darling!”***The long journey made little Joen sleepy and fell asleep in the car, while Fernando drove around just to look for his brother.“Have you seen Joen?” asked Fernando innocently as he entered the patient room while Zavier was practicing his upward hand movements with Nayla's help.Nayla shook her head, “didn't he come with you earlier?”“Where's Mando?” asked Zavier. His personal b
Fernando looked at her with intense hatred. “You're not my father,” he said firmly, then turned around, striding quickly towards the hospital, leaving Sefia and Bayu rooted to the spot, drowning in mixed feelings and confusion.Sefia felt her heart getting crushed. The extent of the secret she was hiding now threatened to destroy her relationship with her son, and all that she had once considered family. “Fernando...” she whispered, almost pleadingly. However, his son no longer turned his head. Only the sound of his footsteps sounded farther and farther away.Suddenly Joen arrived with two ice creams in his hand. Without knowing what was happening, Joen laughed, “Brother Fernando, you only have chocolate ice cream left and Uncle Mando is taking his car to-”Realizing Fernando wasn't there, Joen looked at the two people in front of him in confusion. “Where's Fernando?”Joen recognized Sefia as Fernando's moth
Nayla blushed and moved closer, giving her husband a loving kiss. Trying to give Zavier the encouragement and support he needed.Weeks turned into months, and slowly but surely, Zavier began to show progress. Although not significant, he began to move his toes little by little. Each small development was a reason to celebrate, to be grateful that they still had a chance.There were darker days, however, when Zavier felt hopeless and angry at his own fate. He would sometimes yell at Nayla for no reason, just out of frustration and fear that he couldn't control. Nayla just listened, held back tears, and then hugged her husband tightly. “It's okay, Zavier. I'm here,” she said repeatedly, trying to calm her husband down.Until one day, during a particularly tough therapy session, Zavier fell and was unable to get up again. Pain shot through his body, and he felt as if all his efforts had been in vain. He cried, for the first time since the accident, loud
Nayla accompanied the carcass that was pushed into the patient's room. Her heart was full of worry, but this time she did not want to leave Zavier at all.Nayla sat beside the patient's bed, her eyes fixed on Zavier's face which was still closed, asleep under anesthesia. Her heart was not at ease, even though her face looked so tired. She let out a long breath, trying to shake off the anxiety that kept creeping into her mind.Hours passed, and Nayla's body was no longer able to resist sleepiness. Slowly, her head began to droop, resting on the arm resting on Zavier's bed. In her sleep, she still held Zavier's hand, as if afraid that if she let go, he would never wake up again.The next morning, warm sunlight began to filter through the glass window. Zavier opened his eyes slowly and found Nayla asleep sitting next to the patient's bed.“Nayla,” he called in a broken voice.Nayla woke up immediately, “Zavier. Finally, you're awake,
After struggling for half an hour, Sefia suddenly sat on Bayu's stomach. Seeing this, Bayu's arousal was even more provoked.“Ahh, Baby. You want to be on top?”Sefia purred, forming a knotted smile on her lips.“I want you to pay for today. Are you still willing to do something to please me?”Bayu looked at Sefia with an addictive gaze and tried to grab the woman by grasping her waist tightly.“What else do you want, Sefia? Tell me!” Bayu raised his body to kiss Sefia but once again she pressed his shoulder.“Hufht!”“I want to avenge this. Look at my face that she scratched!”Bayu stroked Sefia's cheek gently, “It's not a big wound. You'll get better, sweetheart.”Bayu raised his body again, about to kiss Sefia but once again she pressed his shoulder with her hand.“Listen first!”“You have to burn him, and... I-&rdq